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How the College Admissions Process Affects Family Relationships

At Top Tier Admissions, we believe in supporting the whole student. Prioritizing mental well-being is crucial for students to thrive academically, emotionally, and personally. In our new blog series, we are providing the TTA community with resources on the critical intersection of mental health and college admissions, diving deep into the challenges faced by students […]

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The End of College Rankings?

In July 2022, we provided a deep dive into college rankings and the investigation into the accuracy of Columbia’s self-reported data for U.S. News and World Report (USNWR). We get many questions about how both USNWR and The Forbes rankings are calculated. Last year’s controversy over accusations from a Columbia professor led the university to […]

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Top Tips for Acing Any School Exam

The new school year may still be a lazy summer away, but with hours of free time and sunshine-induced good vibes in the forecast, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your study strategies so you can ace your classes come September. Like it or not, exams are a big part of our […]

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Get to Know College Admissions Expert, Dr. Tina Brooks

How has your experience working as Associate Dean of Admissions at Pomona College informed your approach to Private Counseling?  There are a lot of commonalities: working in college admissions at a highly selective private college involves working closely with students and families from all over the world to address their concerns about college fit and […]

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Get to Know College Admissions Expert, Dr. Kristen Willmott

How has your experience working as an Admissions and Financial Aid Officer for Harvard University informed your approach to Private Counseling? I really connected to my role as an admissions and financial aid officer for Harvard University. I started as a Staff Assistant III in admissions and worked my way up the ladder. One of […]

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